Cub Cadet PRO Z 554S KW Owners Manual - Page 14

Controls & Operation Deck Lift Pedal Deck Height Index Choke † Parking Brake Lever Hydrostatic Bypass Lever Fuel Guage † Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Valve Forward Drive Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal Steering Column Adjustment Lever Fuel Guage † Throttle † Ignition Hour Meter & Service Minder PTO Switch Fuel Valve Accessory Switch Receptacles Fuel Guage † Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Valve † - If Equipped Figure 3-1 NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the tractor when facing Power Take-Off (PTO) Knob forward while seated in the operator's seat. NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours. The PTO knob is located on the RH console to the right of the operator's seat. The PTO knob operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine Ignition Switch O FF ON STAR crankshaft. Pull the knob upward to engage the PTO clutch, or T The ignition switch is located on the RH console to the rear of push the knob downward to disengage the clutch. the throttle control. The ignition The PTO knob must be in the switch has three positions as "OFF" position when starting the engine. follows: OFF - The engine and electrical system are Hour Meter & Service Minder turned off. ON - The tractor electrical system is energized. START - The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release the key immediately when the engine starts 0.0 NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use. Transmission Bypass Lever The transmission bypass lever is located next to the LH console to the left of the operator's seat. When engaged the valves open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on using the bypass feature. The hour meter and service minder is located on the RH console to the right of the operator's seat. It records the hours that the tractor has been operated , engine speed (RPM), and service reminders (oil, lube) in the digital display. The hour meter and service minder is activated whenever the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. Keep a record of the actual hours of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the instructions in this Operator's Manual and the Engine Operator's Manual. 14 3 Throttle Manual Throttle (If equipped) The throttle control is located on the RH FAST console to the right of the operator's seat. When set in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained. The throttle control moves between the FAST and slow positions. Push the throttle control handle forward to increase the engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle control in the FAST (full throttle) position when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is engaged. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to SLOW decrease the engine speed. Electronic Throttle (E-Governor) Knob (If equipped) STAR TI NG PO SI TI ON The electronic throttle (E-governor) knob is used to control engine speed and RPM's. It also helps control fuel efficiency. The electronic throttle knob can be rotated between an ECONOMY mode and a MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE mode. The Economy mode is used for basic transportation of the tractor with the PTO disengaged and uses the least fuel. The Maximum Performance mode should be used when the PTO is engaged and uses the most fuel. The tractor should be started in the STARTING POSITION, but should always be in the MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE mode when the PTO/deck is being used. The tractor will run in any position between the two modes, but mowing quality may suffer if mowing is done at less than MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. Choke Knob (If equipped) The choke knob is located on the left side of the mower next to the operator's seat. Pull the knob CHOKE out to choke the engine; push the knob in/down to open the choke. Having the choke in the ON position helps the engine to start during initial start-up. During normal operation the choke should be OFF. Parking Brake Lever ON The parking brake lever is located to the left of the operator's seat. When pulled up it engages the parking brake and when pushed down it releases the brake. NOTE: If the forward or reverse drive pedal is engaged when engaging the parking brake, the engine will stop. The parking brake must be placed in the engaged position when starting the engine. P OFF Forward Drive Pedal The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of the machine, directly to the right of the steering column and along the running board. Press the forward drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Ground speed is also controlled with the forward drive pedal. The further forward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original/neutral position when it's not pressed.